Good Day
Surprise
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Little Women is coming to a Surprise community theater at PLAYground (11340 W. Bell Road, Suite 105). The adaptation will feature three casts performing from Jan. 9 to Feb. 1 with ticket prices from $12 to $84. Surprise Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michelin Guide inspectors are quietly visiting restaurants in Arizona to prepare a regional dining report that will be revealed in 2026. The initiative is expected to boost tourism and drive local business growth across the Southwest. ABC15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Surprise is promoting left-turn safety with a new PSA campaign that adds flashing yellow arrows to key intersections. The city will also address the dangerous Bell and Litchfield intersection following recommendations from two recent safety studies. Surprise Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the eighth annual spring training 5K and 1K fun run honoring America’s 250th birthday. The race runs Friday, March 6 at a ballpark that hosts the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, with early rates of $30 and $15 available until Thursday, March 5. Surprise Independent
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Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner
6 PM — The Wigwam — Seasonal five-course wine pairing dinner — Raise a glass to the perfect pairing in a magical evening of culinary delight.
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Wednesday Night Doubles
6-7:30 p.m. — Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex — $7.50 — Enjoy a lively evening of rotational mixed doubles tennis.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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